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Cocoa butter is a hard vegetable fat with a distinct, chocolate-y aroma that is extracted from the cocoa bean. A major ingredient in chocolate, cocoa butter is commonly used in bath and body products due to its skin-loving properties. Because of its hard texture and warm smell, cocoa butter makes a … Continue Reading
With the new year in full swing, it's safe to say I have hit the ground running! The past few days have been spent planning and making goals for 2015 for business, personal and family. If you're curious, you can read more about my personal goals for the next few months here. After a whirlwind of a … Continue Reading
Tutorials were definitely the focus for the week. With everything from lotion to salad, hopefully you have some crafty inspiration for 2015! Skin-loving clays can be used in a wide variety of tutorials. They add a gorgeous natural color to your soap or some gentle exfoliation to scrubs. For more … Continue Reading
In this throwback Thursday episode of Soap Queen TV, I'm joined by Christy from KB Shimmer to create a brightly-colored in-the-pot swirl cold process project. This stunning technique produces beautiful results, and every bar looks unique. Made with vibrant LabColors and scented with Energy Fragrance … Continue Reading
When the weather is cold and the sun is scarce, hydrating skin products are a must. This Burnt Sugar Shimmer Lotion soothes dry skin, while adding a soft sparkle that works for a wide variety of skin tones. The warm and inviting Burnt Sugar Fragrance Oil lightly scents the skin with notes of coffee, … Continue Reading
With a wide selection and skin-loving properties, clays make a great addition to bath and beauty projects. Clays can add color to a project and oil-absorbing properties, making it a versatile additive. Brazilian clays are a popular variety, and come in multiple colors, including pink, purple, dark … Continue Reading
Dreaming up soapy designs and projects is incredibly fun...there are so many possibilities! When it's time to make the image in your head come to life, sometimes it can be tricky. In the Soap Lab, the team and I are constantly testing new designs and recipes. Often, these projects turn out great … Continue Reading
I'm willing to bet that like me, several of you want to get healthier in 2015! While I'm usually good about staying away from refined sugar and carbs, the holidays are full of temptation and I had to partake in the goodies a few times =). To help get back on track, this Brussels Sprout & … Continue Reading
Happy first weekend of 2015! I hope you had a fun and safe New Years Eve. My night was rather quiet; the family played some board games and enjoyed a low key dinner. New Years day was spent visiting a children museum. Jamisen and Lily had a blast, we will definitely be visiting the museum again … Continue Reading
This week was a nice mix of reflecting on 2014 and planning for 2015. Tutorials were a big part of 2014 at Bramble Berry, as seen in the Top Ten Tutorials of 2014 post. The list includes fun melt and pour projects, bright red lipstick and the cheery Lemon Poppy Seed Cold Process Soap. With bright … Continue Reading
This is the time of year to reflect, to be grateful and to use your successes of 2014 to lift-off into 2015. It's all too easy to live in the future, not be present and not celebrate how far you've come this year. Were there obstacles that tried to keep you down? Did you hit all of your goals from … Continue Reading
Happy New Years Eve! I hope your last day of the year has been wonderful, and I hope your New Years Eve is fun and of course, safe. With 2014 coming to a close, it's fun to look back on all the creative projects that have been created in the Soap Lab. We have been soaping up a storm this … Continue Reading
With 2015 a couple days away, now is the optimal time to clean up from the holidays and give the new year a fresh start. This Crisp Orange Cleaning Spray is perfect for cleaning surfaces in your house that may need some extra TLC. Great for tile and glass, this spray is a multi-purpose cleaner for … Continue Reading
Like last year, I gave myself a goal of reading 53 books this year. I'm there - and an on track to even throw in a couple extra (fingers crossed!). As usual, there were so many amazing books and so little time so I'm positive I am missing some crucial books on this list (tell me about them in the … Continue Reading